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Probing graphene defects and estimating graphene quality with optical microscopy

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4863080· OSTI ID:22280575
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  1. SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Suwon 440-746 (Korea, Republic of)

We report a simple and accurate method for detecting graphene defects that utilizes the mild, dry annealing of graphene/Cu films in air. In contrast to previously reported techniques, our simple approach with optical microscopy can determine the density and degree of dislocation of defects in a graphene film without inducing water-related damage or functionalization. Scanning electron microscopy, confocal Raman and atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis were performed to demonstrate that our nondestructive approach to characterizing graphene defects with optimized thermal annealing provides rapid and comprehensive determinations of graphene quality.

OSTI ID:
22280575
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 104; ISSN APPLAB; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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